The Day Bridgewood Told The Truth

1. The DayBridgewood Told The Truth Taking A Spiritual EKG

2. An individual SpiritualEKG Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (New Living Translation)

3. A corporate SpiritualEKG 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. (New Living Translation)

4. The Plumb Line . . . Amos 7:7-8 Then He showed me another vision. I saw the Lord standing beside a wall that had been built using a plumb line. He was checking it with a plumb line to see if it was straight. And the LORD said to me, "Amos, what do you see?“ I answered, "A plumb line.“ And the Lord replied, "I will test my people with this plumb line.” (New Living Translation)

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7. 15 1. What is your gender? • Male • Female Female Male

8. Now Be HONEST !

9. 15 What is your age? • 18-20 years old • 19-24 years old • 25-34 years old • 35-49 years old • 50-64 years old • 65 or older

10. 10 What is your relationship to Bridgewood Community Church? • Visitor • Occasional Attender • Regular Attender • Member

11. 15 I first heard about Bridgewood through • Yellow Pages • Mailer • Friend • Newspaper Ad • Web • Sign – Drive by • Other

12. 10 How long have you attended Bridgewood Community Church? • Less than a year • 1-2 years • 3-4 years • 5 years or more

13. 20 Select the Top 3 Reasons you attend Bridgewood. (Choose 3) • Friendliness & Care for one another • Music & Worship in the services • Children’s Programs • Youth Programs • Teaching & Preaching • Theological Beliefs & Doctrines • Management of the Church in General • Influence of Someone you know • The Church’s Vision • Other

14. 10 In a typical month, on how many weekends do you attend Sunday morning service at Bridgewood? • One • Two • Three • Member

15. 10 Are you a parent with children in the following categories? (Choose all that apply) • Yes, Preschool age • Yes, Elementary School 1-5th grade • Yes, Middle School 6-8th grade • Yes, High School 9-12th grade • No

16. 10 If you answered yes, are your children involved at BCC? (Choose all that apply) • Yes, Preschool age • Yes, Elementary School 1-5th grade • Yes, Middle School 6-8th grade • Yes, High School 9-12th grade • No

18. 10 In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 10-15 minutes in a time of prayer, not including times when you are at church? • None • 1 to 2 days • 3-6 days • 7 days

19. 10 Which of the following best describes what “Harp & Bowl” is? • An outreach ministry supply food to the poor and needy. • A form of corporate prayer utilizing the praying and singing of Scriptures • A cooking program with stringed instrumental background music • An extended prayer meeting that lasts until midnight • I don’t know!

20. 10 Why don’t you attend Harp & Bowl? (Choose all that apply) • I do attend • I have never attended • Sunday is not the best night for me • I don’t understand what it is • Other church meeting take priority • Not having child care makes it difficult • I am just not interested

21. 10 PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: How many days during the week do you pray with your children? • Never • Once or Twice • Three to Five Times

22. :15 PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: Which of these do you do consistently with your kids?(Choose all that apply) • Pray before meals together • Encourage them to pray & read their Bibles • Have spiritual talks with them • Talk about the Sunday sermon & lessons • Do family devotions together • Talk to them about youth group & WB • Other

23. :15 What is your attitude toward the Bible? • A great book written by man, but not divinely inspired. • A great source of moral teaching & “the truth” but has inconsistencies & errors. • Read it as the inspired word of God but at times struggle in getting much out of it. • It is the inspired word of God, source of Spiritual life & I read it often. • It is the inspired word of God, but I struggle to read it regularly.

24. :15 In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 10-15 minutes reading the Bible not including times when you’re at church? • None • 1 to 2 Days • 3 to 4 Days • 5 to 6 Days • 7 Days

25. 10 PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: How many times during the week do you read to your children from the Bible or other Christian stories? • Never • Once or Twice • Three to Five Times

26. 15 MEN ONLY: What type of Men’s ministry events are you interested in? (Choose all that apply) • Men’s Prayer • Bible Study Group • A Video Topical Study (i.e. Wild at Heart) • Movie Night – Guy’s movie & discussion • Monthly Men’s Night Out – (food/fellowship) • Men’s Breakfast type of event (food/speaker) • Retreats – Weekend • Day Outings – fishing, camping, boating etc. • Other

27. 15 WOMEN ONLY: What type of Women’s ministry events are you interested in? (Choose all that apply) • Women’s Prayer • Weekly Bible Study • Book Club • Women’s Support Group • Monthly Women’s Night Out • Women’s Tea type of event (food/speaker) • Retreats – Weekend • Scrap Booking or Other Craft Gathering • Movie Night • Serving the Community with other women

28. :20 WOMEN’S ONLY: If you were to attend weekly Bible study, what kind would your like?(Choose all that apply) • A Topical study – designed for women – video i.e. Beth Moore • A Bible Study - no home-work, discussion type study • A Book Study – no home-work, discussion type study • A Prayer Study – teaching about prayer & time to pray together • Other

30. Within the last twelve months have you attended a Bible study, class, support group and/or prayer meeting etc. offered at Bridgewood? • Yes • No, but I would like to • No, I’m not interested right now

31. Are you presently a member of a Bridgewood Growth Group? • Yes • No, but I would like to • No, I’m not interested right now

32. :15 COUPLES ONLY: How often do I go on a real date with my spouse? • Once a week • Once every 2 weeks • Once a month • Once every couple of months • Date? That’s only for singles!

34. 15 Within the past 12 months how involved have you been in serving in some capacity within the church? • Not at all • Periodically as the need arises • At least once a month • Twice a month • Weekly

35. 15 The biggest thing hindering me from serving more is . . . • Not knowing where I fit best • Too busy doing other things • Reluctant to make a commitment • Nobody has asked me • I’m already serving at full capacity • Other

36. 10 Within the last 12 months have you served in a BCC outreach? (choose all that apply) • Easter Outreach & Breakfast • Blaine Blazin Fourth • Thanksgiving Bird & the Word • Nursing Home Ministry • Our Savior’s Food Shelf • Blue Heron Elementary • Military Family Outreach • AIDs Hospice House • Other • None

39. The Bridgewood Mission Working together with God to Reach and Transform people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

40. 10 Within the last 12 months, have you invited a friend or acquaintance who did not regularly attend some other church to come to Bridgewood with you? • Yes • No

41. 15 How freely do you share your faith & explain your religious beliefs with those who may believe differently? • Freely - I look for opportunities • Hesitantly – If given the opportunity • Rarely – only if someone asks • Never – I’ve never shared my faith

42. 15 What keeps you from sharing your faith? (Choose all that apply) • Fear of rejection • Not sure what to say • Don’t want to offend people • Not yet ready to die for my faith • Don’t know the Bible well enough • Honestly not a priority for me • Don’t feel adequately equipped • Don’t have any Non-Christian friends • Does not apply – I do share my faith

43. 15 How can we help you be better prepared to share your faith? (Choose all that apply) • Offer classes on personal evangelism • Provide small groups for seekers • Offer more outreach opportunities • Sunday teachings on evangelism • Provide resources such as books, CDs

44. 15 What kind of events would you feel most comfortable inviting an unchurched friend to BCC? (Choose all that apply) • Sunday Services • Growth Groups • Holiday Special services/events • Men’s or Women’s fun events • Bridgewood U Classes • Support Groups • Other

46. 15 In your giving – typically what percentage of your income do you give to the Lord’s work at Bridgewood. • Less than 1% • 2-5% • 6-9% • 10% or above

47. 15 What is the biggest thing keeping you from giving more to BCC? • I’m at peace with my current giving • I give to other non-BCC ministries • I want more say in how the money is used • I need a greater measure of faith • My personal financial obligations limit me • My spouse & I disagree on the amount • Other

49. 15 Which phrase describes your relationship with the Lord? • Jesus Christ & Christianity are just one of many ways to God • Not a believer in Jesus, but seeking to know more about Him & Christianity • I consider myself a Christian but do not feel like I know Jesus personally • I can recall a specific time when I asked Christ into my life • My relationship with Jesus is personally close and growing in intimacy. • I have dedicated my life to Christ’s Lordship & seek to serve Him in all I do.

50. 10 If you were struck by lightning this instant & died, do you know for sure you would go to heaven? • Yes • No • Not Sure